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  1. PPE Now FSA/HSA Eligible

    Created On: 03/30/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
    On Friday, March 26, 2021, the IRS released  Announcement 2021-7 , which states that amounts paid for personal protective equipment (PPE) used for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19 now qualify for medical care under § 213(d) ...

  2. American Rescue Plan Act

    Created On: 03/30/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“American Rescue Plan” or “ARPA”) was approved by the House and Senate, and President Biden signed this bill into law on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The American Rescue Plan is the latest COVID-19 relief bill and ...

  3. 5500 Requirements for Retirement Plans

    Created On: 03/16/2021 in Retirement Plan Administration EFAST2 Credentials & Electronic 5500 Filing
    Every Plan Sponsor of a retirement benefit plan is generally required to file an annual Form 5500 with the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”). The annual report collects basic information about the plan and the sponsor, including the plan’s financ...

  4. How soon after a change is requested online is it reflected in a participant's account?

    Created On: 03/09/2021 in Retirement Plan Administration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Other General Questions
    When an online transaction is requested on a participant's account, whether via the participant website, plan sponsor website, or through our Service Center, often you will see it in "pending" status for a period of time. This status will update to ...

  5. Electing Plan Changes for Consolidated Appropriations Act

    Created On: 01/08/2021 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
    If you would like to make any plan changes in relation to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, please click here to notify Sentinel of your elections.  Once your submission is received and the details are confirmed, Sentinel will make the appropr...

  6. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

    Created On: 12/24/2020 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
    On Monday, December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 . Included in the volume of text were several items related to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) relief. Here is an overview of the key FSA provisions: Full FSA...

  7. Sample Board Resolution

    Created On: 11/04/2020 in Retirement Plan Administration Plan Compliance
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  8. Lost Participant Tracking and Maintenance

    Created On: 10/07/2020 in Retirement Plan Administration Account Maintenance
    Employers who sponsor qualified retirement plans and record-keepers like Sentinel, may need to locate missing or unresponsive participants (or beneficiaries) who are due a benefit under the plan. The DOL and IRS have identified guidance to help. Add...

  9. eDelivery Regulations

    Created On: 10/06/2020 in Retirement Plan Administration Participant Notices and Fee Disclosures
    Summary of Electronic Delivery Regulations : On May 21, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final regulation allowing employers to delivery certain ERISA required documents and disclosures electronically. The new rule allows for default...

  10. FSA Rollover Amount Increase

    Created On: 05/18/2020 in Reimbursement Accounts COVID-19 Resources
    On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-29 and Notice 2020-33 .  These Notices included major changes to Section 125 and FSA benefits that may be financially beneficial to plan participants. Some provisions, however, require adoption...

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